1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate coffee table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Furniture created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. The couch is a Robin Bush and Associates design from 1955, one of many furnishings from the H Hut Lounge, Townsite Camp, Kitimat. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
This is a Players cigarette box, has some rusted areas, shows some blue and yellow, navy. Brand name: Player, "Navy Cut Cigarettes". Used as packaging for cigarettes.
Outside details/imagery is heavily rusted. Colour is apparent but certain details are undecipherable due to rust.
Box is still operable; hinge still works.
Inner lid detailing is in better condition than outside. Has a gold-like sheen/finish.
This is a Players cigarette box, has some rusted areas, shows some blue and yellow, navy. Brand name: Player, "Navy Cut Cigarettes". Used as packaging for cigarettes.
Outside details/imagery is heavily rusted. Colour is apparent but certain details are undecipherable due to rust.
Box is still operable; hinge still works.
Inner lid detailing is in better condition than outside. Has a gold-like sheen/finish.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Heavily rusted but many details are still apparent
These Irons are heated on the stove. One has been used while the other has been heated. The handle slips out so it is easy to change irons.
A&B: Length: 7 cm, Width: 7.5 cm, Height : 4 cm C: Length 15.9 cm
These Irons are heated on the stove. One has been used while the other has been heated. The handle slips out so it is easy to change irons.
A&B: Length: 7 cm, Width: 7.5 cm, Height : 4 cm C: Length 15.9 cm
Fiberglass chairs, 1956, are prototypes created by innovative American designers Charles and Ray Eames for Kitimat. The Eames created glue that would bond unlike materials together, such as rubber to fiberglass, connecting seat to leg frame. Donated by Kitimat General Hospital.
